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How long do I need in Vietnam for veneers? (2026 AU trip guide)
A full set of veneers at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam takes 13–14 days. This guide covers the exact day-by-day timeline, lab days, and what to do in Da Nang. Australian annual leave planning included.
A full set of 6 to 10 veneers at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam takes 13–14 days in total. Lab fabrication accounts for 5–8 of those days, giving you genuine free time to explore Da Nang and Hoi An. If you are having only 2–4 veneers, the timeline can be reduced to 10–11 days. Plan for at least 2 weeks of annual leave for a full set from Sydney or Melbourne.
Day-by-day timeline — full set (6–10 veneers)
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Consultation, photos, shade matching, X-rays if needed; discuss tooth shape and smile design |
| Day 2 | Wax-up mock-up presented; Portrait Sitting approval; shade and shape confirmed |
| Day 3 | Tooth preparation (0.3–0.5mm from front surface); temporaries placed |
| Days 4–10 | Lab fabrication of Emax veneers — free time in Da Nang / Hoi An |
| Day 11 | Temporaries removed; try-in of final veneers; shade and fit checked |
| Day 12 | Any adjustments sent back to lab (if needed) |
| Day 13 | Final bonding; bite check; photos |
| Day 14 | Buffer — confirm bite comfort; final review; discharge |
Total: 13–14 days. Add 1–2 travel days each end for Australian long-haul flights.
Shorter timeline — 2–4 veneers
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Consultation, photos, shade match |
| Day 2 | Wax-up; preparation; temporaries |
| Days 3–7 | Lab fabrication |
| Day 8 | Try-in and bonding |
| Day 9 | Buffer / final review |
| Day 10 | Fly home |
For 1–4 veneers, 10–11 days total is realistic.
What Australians should know about the lab days
Emax porcelain veneers are fabricated at a dental laboratory, not at the chair. The 5–8 days of lab time is fixed — it cannot be shortened without compromising the ceramic quality. This is the same in Australia.
The advantage for Australian patients is that Da Nang is an excellent destination to spend those days. Most patients:
- Stay in the Son Tra / My Khe beach area (within 15 minutes of Picasso)
- Take the Grab to Hoi An for day trips (AUD 6–8 each way)
- Visit the Marble Mountains or Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge
- Rest and eat soft foods during the first 48 hours post-preparation
Temporaries are worn throughout lab days. They are opaque composites — not as polished as the final Emax veneers — but functional for normal eating (avoiding very hard or sticky foods).
Australian annual leave planning
| Number of veneers | Trip length | Annual leave days needed |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 veneers | 10–11 days | 8–10 (depending on weekend alignment) |
| 6–8 veneers | 12–13 days | 10–11 days |
| 10–14 veneers (full smile) | 14–15 days | 12–13 days |
Recommended approach: book flights on a Sunday (outbound) and return on a Sunday or Monday. This captures two weekends and maximises the days-of-treatment-to-leave ratio.
Sydney and Melbourne have direct services to Da Nang (via Ho Chi Minh City connection, 8–9 hours total). Da Nang is the recommended base — Picasso’s main clinic and beach recovery are both here.
AUD price context — what the trip costs
| Item | AUD |
|---|---|
| 6 Emax veneers at Picasso | AUD 3,060 |
| 10 Emax veneers at Picasso | AUD 5,100 |
| Return SYD–Da Nang (via HCMC) | AUD 700–1,100 |
| 14 nights accommodation (mid-range) | AUD 700–1,400 |
| Total all-in (6 veneers, 14 nights) | AUD 4,460–5,560 |
| Australian private (6 veneers) | AUD 9,000–15,000 |